A while ago I mentioned that my lovely friend and neighbour Mags had asked if I could find a home for a few things her mother-in-law wanted to get rid of in their house move. I questioned the fact that she needed to ask me then, and when she arrived on my doorstep asking if I'd be interested in any of the above, I questioned her again.
Are you quite sure you don't want them? I asked her tentatively..
and when she started to shake her head I snatched the box quicker than a horse could bolt from a stable and headed for the kitchen whilst deliriously muttering something about a box of french fancies in the larder.
Of course, I let her choose her colour cake first, it was only fair.
She then told me about other 3 boxes full in her garage. Stand by, my friends... stand by.
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Lol! You are so funny. That teapot is really lovely. I was going to say it's very Cath Kidston but actually its nicer than anything I've seen there.
Posted by: retrorose | February 18, 2008 at 09:28 PM
Ooh,lovely goodies. What a lucky girl you are.
Enjoy..
Posted by: Jane | February 18, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Great teapot! This kind of thing never happens to me!
Posted by: Barbara | February 19, 2008 at 12:27 AM
ooooooh,French fancies,Last time I had one of those, mismatched neon socks were 'in'. I'll take a pink one please:0)
It is funny what you forget about when you are away from home for so long.
Posted by: natasha s | February 19, 2008 at 01:30 AM
Just found your blog...added to my favorites. I love that teapot...can't wait to see what else is in those boxes!
Posted by: laurie | February 19, 2008 at 01:59 AM
I share your anticipation! Gorgeous goodies, what a kind friend.
Posted by: Gill | February 19, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Hi Nicky,
wonderful neighbours are a as precious a good day thrifting.... enjoy that...
happy tuesday to you..
Carole
Posted by: carole davis | February 19, 2008 at 08:19 AM
What wonderful goodies, I wonder what else might come your way?!
Posted by: French Knots | February 19, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Yummy
Posted by: mummynat | February 19, 2008 at 09:16 AM
That is the nicest teapot I have ever seen- you MUST use it!
Posted by: janet clare | February 19, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Oooh you lucky girl..What a lovely teapot!Does it have a mark on the bottom?
I can't wait to see the rest of your goodies
;-)Sal
Posted by: Sal | February 19, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I'm sure I have a little jug similar to the teapot.Umm I wonder where it is?!
Posted by: Kristy | February 19, 2008 at 05:46 PM
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Posted by: retrorose | February 19, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Wow fantastic (that teapot is really like two cake stands I own!)
You lucky lucky thing!
Posted by: Jennie | February 19, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Fantastic! The best vintage finds are the and the ones you least expect to get and even better when you know who owned them!
Posted by: joanie | February 20, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Nice things!
Posted by: caniche vagabundo | February 20, 2008 at 01:15 PM
adorable! that tea pot is just SOMETHING!
Posted by: ievute | February 21, 2008 at 08:53 AM
wow, wonderful t-pot!
Posted by: Rosemary | February 25, 2008 at 07:00 AM